Back to Baby Names

Raheem vs Hakim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Hakim

Boy #2,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, judge"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,403
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Raheem Rank #1,383
Hakim Rank #2,403

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #2403 for Hakim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raheem or Hakim more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Hakim at #2403 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Hakim mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Hakim means "ruler, judge" (Arabic origin).

Are Raheem and Hakim boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Hakim is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons